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Low Profile PCI-2S
Quick Installation Guide
04-0367B
Introducing the Low Profile PCI-2S
The Low Profile PCI-2S high-speed serial card provides
two additional 9-pin serial ports.
Features and Benefits
• Conforms to PCI v2.2 Plug and Play
• Full support for Windows-based software
• Supports 32-/64-bit, 3.3V/5V PCI and PCI-X slots
• Two high-speed 16550 UART serial ports (9-pin)
supports data rate up to 230 Kbps
• Built-in 32-byte FIFO buffer dramatically increase
data transmit/receive speed, especially under
Windows' multitasking environment
• Each serial port can be configured for either 5V or
12V, for serial devices that require power
System Requirements
• Pentium® or equivalent computer with an available
PCI slot
• Windows® 95/98/98SE/ME/NT 4.0/2000/XP (32-
/64-bit)/Server 2003 (32-/64-bit)/Vista (32-/64-bit)
Package Contents
• Low Profile PCI-2S board
• Connector bracket with 9-pin serial port (for the 2nd
serial port)
• Driver CD
• This quick installation guide
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Layout
Figure 1. Layout
Jumper Settings (JP1, JP2)
Open = 0 volts (default)
Short 1-2 = 5V @ pin 9
Short 2-3 = 12V @ pin 9
Note: Most serial devices do not require additional
power through the serial port. Consult your serial
device's manual for more information. The jumpers
may be placed onto one pin to prevent loss.
Serial port 1
JP1 (serial port 1)
JP2 (serial port 2)
Pin header for
serial port 2
Pin1
Connector bracket with
9-pin serial port
Stripe
Pin 9
Figure 2. Pin 9
Pin 9
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Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the card are provided
below. Since the design of computer cases and
motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference
manual for further information, if needed.
Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage
your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in
your body by touching your computer case for a few
seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and
handle cards only by their external edges.
1. Turn OFF the power to your computer and any
other connected peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the power cord from the computer and
remove the cover.
3. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot.
4. Set JP1 and/or JP2 jumper settings to the desired
voltage only if your serial device needs additional
power from the serial port. However, most serial
devices do not require additional power. For more
information see Jumper Settings on page 2.
5. Plug-in the Connector bracket with 9-pin serial
port to Pin header for serial port 2. Position the
stripe on the ribbon cable to point to silkscreened
pin 1. See Layout on page 2 for proper connection.
Skip this step if only one serial port is needed.
6. To install the card, carefully align the card's bus
connector with the selected PCI slot on the
motherboard. Push the board down firmly, but
gently, until it is well seated.
7. Replace the slot bracket holding screw to secure the
card.
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8. Remove the slot bracket from an available PCI slot,
then secure the Serial port cable with the slot bracket
holding screw. Skip this step if the second serial port is
not needed.
9. Replace the computer cover and reconnect the power
cord.
Software Installation
This section provides information on how to install the
Low Profile PCI-2S drivers.
Windows 95
1. At the Update Device Driver Wizard, click Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, and click Other Locations.
Type in D:\9x, click OK, then Finish. (Change D: to
match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. From the Insert Disk window, click OK. When the
Copying Files dialog box appears, type in
D:\9x, then click OK.
4. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows 98/98SE
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other boxes, type in D:\9x, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
4. Click Next, then Finish.
5. Repeat steps 1-4.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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Windows ME
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, choose Specify
the location of the driver (Advanced), then click
Next.
2. Insert the driver CD, check Specify a location,
uncheck the other box, type in D:\ME, then click
Next. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive
letter)
3. Click Next, then Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
5. Click Next, Next, then Finish.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 95/98/98SE/ME Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Properties, then
click Device Manager.
2. Double click Ports (COM & LPT), CyberSerial PCI
16Cxxx... should be displayed two times.
3. Double click Multi-function adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 2S PCI board and PCI Function should
be displayed.
Windows NT 4.0
1. From the desktop click Start, then Run.
2. Insert the driver CD, type in
D:\NT4\Install_serial.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. At the Welcome window, click Next.
4. Choose Install, then click Next.
5. Click Yes, then click Exit.
6. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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To Verify Windows NT 4.0 Installation
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel, double click
Ports icon.
2. Two new COM ports will be assigned.
Windows 2000
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.
2. Select Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended), and click Next.
3. Check Specify a location, uncheck the other boxes,
and click Next.
4. Insert the driver CD, type in D:\2000, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
5. Click Next and Finish.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 two more times.
7. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
Windows XP/Server 2003 (32-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later: select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 two more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
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Windows XP/Server 2003 (64-bit)
1. At the Found New Hardware Wizard, insert the
driver CD.
For XP w/SP1 or earlier/ Server 2003: go to step #2.
For XP w/SP2 or later/Server 2003 wSP1 or later: select
No, not this time, click Next.
2. Select Install the software automatically
(Recommended), then click Next.
3. Click Continue Anyway, then click Finish.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 several more times.
5. Restart Windows to complete the installation.
To Verify Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial PCI 16Cxxx... should be
displayed two times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 2S PCI board should be displayed.
Windows Vista
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1. At the Found New Hardware window, insert the
driver CD, click Locate and install driver software
(recommended), then click Continue.
2. Click Next, then click Close.
3. Repeat step #2 to complete the driver installation.
Note: Windows Vista driver installation process
may take several minutes to complete.
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To Verify Windows Vista Installation
1. Right click Computer, click Manage, click Continue,
then click Device Manager.
2. Click on the + (plus sign) in front of Ports (COM &
LPT), CyberSerial 16Cxxx... should be displayed
two times.
3. Double click Multifunction adapters, SIIG
CyberPro 2S PCI board should be displayed.
Changing COM Port Address
Some serial devices need a specific COM port in order to
work. If your serial device works properly, do not
change this setting.
Windows 95/98/98SE/ME
1. From the Device Manager window double click
Ports (COM & LPT), double click the CyberSerial
PCI serial port you want to change.
2. Click Settings tab, click the down arrow next to Port
Name box and select a COM port that is not in use.
Click OK.
3. Click OK, then close Device Manager.
Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista
1. From the Device Manager window double click
Ports (COM & LPT), then double click the
CyberSerial PCI serial port you want to change.
2. Click Settings tab and click Advanced.
3. Click the down arrow next to the COM Port number
box and select a COM port that is not in use. Click
OK.
4. Click OK, then close Device Manager.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a lifetime manufacturer warranty with this product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
Low Profile PCI 2S is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG,
Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Pentium is a registered trademark
of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Other names used in this publication are for
identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
November, 2008 Copyright © 2008 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
Low Profile PCI-2S
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152 USA
Ph: 510-657-8688
About SIIG, Inc.
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